By Kampala Central Police Station has arrested 90 suspects in a disruptive policing operation aimed at curbing crime as the city moves deeper into the festive season.
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The operation, carried out on 16 December 2025, targeted known criminal black spots including Railway, Biwologoma, Nakasero, William Street, Old Kampala and Arua Park. Police say the arrests are part of intensified efforts to ensure a safe and crime-free holiday period for residents and visitors.
Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson SP Kawala Racheal said the operation focused on individuals suspected of waylaying members of the public, particularly in areas that traditionally see heightened criminal activity during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
“The Central Police Station disrupted criminal elements in identified black spots, resulting in the arrest of 90 suspects,” SP Racheal said. “This is part of ongoing efforts by the Kampala Metropolitan Police to maintain public safety as more people take to the city’s streets during the festive season.”
The arrests reflect a broader trend in pre- and mid-festive policing across Uganda. Security agencies have increasingly intensified operations ahead of holidays, as opportunistic and violent crimes tend to rise when social activities increase. In previous festive periods, Kampala Metropolitan Police recorded significant arrests — more than 240 suspects in a Christmas and Boxing Day crime sweep in 2024 — amid reports of thefts targeting revelers at concerts, church services and busy public spaces.
Recent national police data also show that while overall crime for the year has declined slightly, the festive season remains a high-risk period for both criminal incidents and traffic-related fatalities, prompting coordinated action by law enforcement and local authorities.
Police say they will continue intelligence-led operations, increased visibility and community engagement to deter criminals throughout December and into the New Year. Further details on the suspects’ alleged offences and planned prosecutions are expected as inquiries progress.
